PRINCESS MARTHA
411 N 1 AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727.894.6788
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach along wall between hallway and ware washing pass through window. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. 4 live roaches in corner of kitchen in between cooktop and stove. Manager killed 2, removed and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023069929 | Oct 17, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $800 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3- 112 oz dented cans of Chocolate Pudding.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside double door hot box next to conventional oven on cook line: cream of chicken soup (127F - Hot Holding); chicken cream soup (120F - Hot Holding) Soups are made in house and were reheated to 165 degrees or above around 9am for lunch service at 11am, per the kitchen employee. Soups were reheated on the stove. Re-temped items: cream of chicken soup (184F - Reheating); chicken cream soup (182F -Reheating) Discussed monitoring the hot holding unit with the chef on duty to ensure the unit is maintaining temperatures at 135F or above.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade spoiled with dried food debris. Stained cutting board or reach in deli cooler. Fryer baskets soiled with grease build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handsink at server wait station. Chef coached and educated the team.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting board grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored in shelf above clean plates next to tea station. Items moved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler stained. Can opener blade spiked with food debris. The chef sent it back to be washed and sanitized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brown liquid substance and cut leafy greens inside hand sink near server wait station. Chef coach the team.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink at server wait station near tea brewer. Chef stocked paper towels at sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards are grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored on dish rack near dish machine area.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Blue/green sticky fly trap hung above mop sink area.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut green (59F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (81F - Cold Holding). Employee placed items in freezer. Re-temp items at 12:35pm mozzarella cheese (43F - Cold Holding); cut green (38F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (43F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (70F - Cold Holding)
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector emailed operator information.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained with food debris in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided poster. Manager posted consumer advisory in dining room area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Gallons of oil on floor in storage area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powered substance in squeeze bottles. Employee labeled daily.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead and trapped flies, approximately 40, in controlled devices in mop sink area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar in container. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave oven across from coffee machine has cracked surfaces.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items in boxes stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored in floor of rear storage area. Manager stored correctly.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 124524 expired on 11/23/2024.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from steam table has built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen across from ware washing area used to thaw chicken. Manager removed chicken.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 14 dead flies in pest control device in ware washing area. Manager removed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens in kitchen have built up food debris. Toaster oven across from ice cream freezer has food debris buildup.
Dec 20, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from hot holding well has built up food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink and wall by dish machine drain boards are soiled with mold like debris and food debris.
Dec 19, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed and before he could handle unwrapped to go cups, Inspector advised Manager to have employee remove their gloves and wash their hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon over unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 9 rodent droppings on shelf in chemical storage area. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright reach in cooler across from coffee station: milk (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (46F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution over 500 ppm quaternary. Manager corrected to 200 ppm quaternary.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from hot holding well has built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink across from double door ovens used to sanitizer bucket. Manager removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in bottom oven of 6 burner cooktop. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine sanitizer bucket empty. Manager replaced.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to ice machine. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat on cooking oil on floor. Manager stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans in clean ware washing storage area.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor next to dry goods storage area. Manager stored correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoops in standing water of 96 F. Manager removed from water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water of vegetable sink. Manager drained water and thawed under cool running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink and wall by dish machine drain boards are soiled with mold like debris and food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution on preparation table with can opener across from cooktop.
Oct 20, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach along wall between hallway and ware washing pass through window. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. 4 live roaches in corner of kitchen in between cooktop and stove. Manager killed 2, removed and sanitized the area.
Oct 17, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies in storage area by container with cardboard boxes not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach along wall between hallway and ware washing pass through window. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. 4 live roaches in corner of kitchen in between cooktop and stove. Manager killed 2, removed and sanitized the area.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought back dirty dishes and walked out plated items without first washing hands.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler across from coffee maker: milk opened more than 24 hours ago and not properly date marked. Manager put on correct date of 10/16/2023.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with food and hard water debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to can opener.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle not stored above flour container in prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on cook line have built up food debris.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean utensils in ware washing area stored with food contact surfaces upright.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on coffee machine not properly protected.
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer goes from dirty dishes to clean dishes with no hand wash in between.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies in rear storage area by employee restrooms not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 9 live flies in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on hand wash sink above prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven across from coffee maker has built up food debris. Double door oven on cook line has built up food debris. Toaster oven has built up food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters above coffee machine not protected.
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm quaternary. Manager corrected to 200 ppm quaternary.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched inside of trash can with gloves, removed gloves but did not wash hands prior to putting on new gloves and continued food preparation.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer goes from dirty dishes to clean dishes with no hand wash in between.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee sliced raw onion with no gloves. Onions not to be heated to 145 F.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies in rear storage area by employee restrooms not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 9 live flies in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on 10/9/23 not properly date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by prep table with slicer has cleaning supplies stored in it. Manager removed. Manager filled bowl with water from hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer in ware washing area not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 44 dead and trapped flies in control device in ware washing area. Manager removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on hand wash sink above prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor area behind fryer and cooktop is soiled with food and grease debris.
Food stored on floor. Clam juice cans and lemonade stored on floor of dry goods storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven across from coffee maker has built up food debris. Double door oven on cook line has built up food debris. Toaster oven has built up food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler have built up food debris,
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottles stored in upright reach in cooler across from coffee station and not properly segregated from food to be served to the public.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee sliced raw onion without washing food item first.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler across from coffee station has rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of gloves stored on floor of dry goods storage area. To go boxes and cups stored on floor of rear storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters above coffee machine not protected.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop sink not stored in a manner to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.